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5 New Heart Health Findings Released Before ACC.25 That Women Need to Know

March 28th 2025

Five abstracts showcase critical insights into women’s cardiovascular health, highlighting rising maternal mortality, elevated heart failure risk after ovary removal, and more.

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Maternal Cardiac Deaths Double, Impacting Black Women Most

March 25th 2025

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Estrogen Therapy May Increase Risk of 3 Skin Cancers

March 20th 2025

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Managing Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy

March 18th 2025

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Contributor: Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Access to Care for Maternal Health

March 7th 2025

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Common Antibacterial Chemical Revealed to Heighten Risk for Osteoporosis in Women
August 13th 2019

Common Antibacterial Chemical Revealed to Heighten Risk for Osteoporosis in Women

Matthew Gavidia
Women exposed to the chemical triclosan, which is found in products like soap and toothpaste, are at an increased risk for developing osteoporosis.
Measuring Pulse Waves at a Woman's Wrist May Help Explain Heightened Cardiovascular Risk During Menopause
August 12th 2019

Measuring Pulse Waves at a Woman's Wrist May Help Explain Heightened Cardiovascular Risk During Menopause

Jaime Rosenberg
New research is suggesting that measuring the pulse wave at a menopausal woman’s wrist may explain the increase in cardiovascular disease risk during menopause better than a standard blood pressure measurement.
Fracking Sites May Attribute to Mental Health Issues During Pregnancy
August 6th 2019

Fracking Sites May Attribute to Mental Health Issues During Pregnancy

Matthew Gavidia
Hydraulic fracturing, a process to stimulate production from new and existing oil and gas wells informally known as fracking, is associated with antenatal mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Older Women With Weight Around the Middle at Higher Risk of Death
August 1st 2019

Older Women With Weight Around the Middle at Higher Risk of Death

Matthew Gavidia
Carrying excess stomach fat, even if not obese, is associated with a heightened risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer among postmenopausal US women, according to a nationwide prospective cohort study published this month.
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May 20th 2019

Studies Reveal Loneliness, Trauma Effects Among Minority Urban Women

Mary Caffrey
The 175th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, meeting in San Francisco, California, featured research about loneliness among minority women at midlife.
Stakeholders Discuss Gaps in Women's Healthcare Across the Lifespan
February 28th 2019

Stakeholders Discuss Gaps in Women's Healthcare Across the Lifespan

Wallace Stephens
A webinar presented by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative emphasized the issues that women continue to face regarding fairness and equality in modern healthcare, discussing topics such as caregiving, maternal and mental health, racial disparities, and more.
HPV Vaccines Cut Cervical Cancer Rates, Study Shows
February 26th 2019

HPV Vaccines Cut Cervical Cancer Rates, Study Shows

Wallace Stephens
Research from 2008 to 2014 suggests that vaccinations have been successful in preventing the most dangerous strains of HPV that cause nearly 70% of cervical cancer.
HHS Rule Bars Clinics That Perform Abortion, Make Referrals From Receiving Title X Funds
February 23rd 2019

HHS Rule Bars Clinics That Perform Abortion, Make Referrals From Receiving Title X Funds

Mary Caffrey
The rule takes effect in 60 days, but the provision requiring physical separation of facilities that perform abortion takes effect in a year.
ACA Expanded Insurance, Access for Women 18-44
February 22nd 2019

ACA Expanded Insurance, Access for Women 18-44

Allison Inserro
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with expanded insurance coverage and improvements in access to care for women of reproductive age, particularly for those with lower incomes.
Pursuing Eradication of Cervical Cancer Through Preventive Interventions
February 20th 2019

Pursuing Eradication of Cervical Cancer Through Preventive Interventions

Wallace Stephens
The majority of countries could see an end to cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2060, according to a new study in The Lancet Oncology.
What We're Reading: Kaiser Permanente's Tuition Offer; Menopause and the Brain; Air Force and HIV
February 19th 2019

What We're Reading: Kaiser Permanente's Tuition Offer; Menopause and the Brain; Air Force and HIV

AJMC Staff
Kaiser Permanente will waive annual tuition for the first 5 classes of its new medical school, following a similar move by the New York University School of Medicine; menopause is typically thought of in terms of the end of fertility, but more attention is being paid to the effects of the lack of estrogen on the brain; a federal judge has ordered the US Air Force to temporarily stop discharging service members who are HIV-positive.
Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women
February 18th 2019

Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Samantha DiGrande
While diet soft drinks may seem like a healthier option, the effects of the drinks given the amount of artificial sugar and flavorings haven’t yet been fully studied. Researchers recently sought to evaluate the association between self-reported consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) with stroke and its subtypes, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality in postmenopausal US women.
5 Findings From the February 2019 Issue of AJMC®
February 15th 2019

5 Findings From the February 2019 Issue of AJMC®

Christina Mattina
The February 2019 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on value-based arrangements, effects of cesarean delivery data, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.
This Week in Managed Care: February 15, 2019
February 15th 2019

This Week in Managed Care: February 15, 2019

This week, the top managed care news included increased demand for long-acting contraception since President Trump took office; a payer decision on an insulin pump alarmed diabetes advocates; and despite being involved in cancer treatment decisions, many primary care providers don't feel prepared to do so.
What We're Reading: Pediatric Mental Health Care; Brain Cancer Immunotherapy; Preventing Perinatal Depression
February 13th 2019

What We're Reading: Pediatric Mental Health Care; Brain Cancer Immunotherapy; Preventing Perinatal Depression

AJMC Staff
Half of children in with treatable mental health disorders in the United States do not get treatment; a small study demonstrated benefit with immunotherapy for glioblastoma; a task force recommends counseling services for new mothers at risk of depression.
Despite Being Involved in Cancer Treatment Decisions, PCPs Lack Knowledge, Confidence
February 13th 2019

Despite Being Involved in Cancer Treatment Decisions, PCPs Lack Knowledge, Confidence

Jaime Rosenberg
While one-third of primary care providers (PCPs) reported participating in breast cancer treatment decisions with their patients, a significant amount of them also indicated that they were not comfortable or did not feel that they had the necessary knowledge to participate in the treatment decision-making process.
Treatment Advances Averted More Than Half a Million Breast Cancer Deaths Over 3 Decades
February 12th 2019

Treatment Advances Averted More Than Half a Million Breast Cancer Deaths Over 3 Decades

Wallace Stephens
Preventive screening and treatment advances have contributed to saving lives for patients with breast cancer. A new study has identified that these changes could be responsible for averting up to 614,500 breast cancer deaths since 1989.
Women's Metabolic Brain Age Consistently Lower Than Men's
February 9th 2019

Women's Metabolic Brain Age Consistently Lower Than Men's

Samantha DiGrande
As both men and women age, metabolism tends to slow down with time. A recent study, however, found that women retain a higher metabolic rate throughout their lifespan.
Demand for Long-Acting Contraception Increased in Wake of Concerns About Birth Control Access
February 9th 2019

Demand for Long-Acting Contraception Increased in Wake of Concerns About Birth Control Access

Laura Joszt, MA
In the 30 days after the 2016 presidential election, demand for long-acting reversible contraceptives increased more than 20% compared with the same time the previous year.
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February 5th 2019

Ariadne Labs: Study Finds Campaign to Educate Women on Hospital C-section Rates Does Not Change Their Choice of Hospitals

A targeted effort to make hospital cesarean delivery rates transparent and understood by women increased their awareness of this important quality measure, but did not drive them to choose hospitals with lower rates, according to a new study in The American Journal of Managed Care®.
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February 4th 2019

Does Comparing Cesarean Delivery Rates Influence Women’s Choice of Obstetric Hospital?

Rebecca A. Gourevitch, MS Ateev Mehrotra, MD, MPH Grace Galvin, MPH Avery C. Plough, BA Neel T. Shah, MD, MPP
This randomized controlled trial finds that a hospital cesarean delivery rate comparison tool affects women’s perceptions but not where they choose to deliver.
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February 2nd 2019

Maternal Deaths, and Disparities, Become a Grassroots Cause

Mary Caffrey
Rates of maternal deaths have climbed over a generation in the United States while falling in other developed countries. African American women are more than 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. A new federal law and efforts in states like New Jersey seek to turn the tide.
Maternal Stroke Risks at Delivery Include Infections, Race, Preliminary Research Finds
February 1st 2019

Maternal Stroke Risks at Delivery Include Infections, Race, Preliminary Research Finds

Allison Inserro
Stroke-related health risks of giving birth are highlighted in 2 posters that will be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, being held February 6-9, 2019, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer Severe Depression After a Stroke, Data Show
January 30th 2019

Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer Severe Depression After a Stroke, Data Show

Mary Caffrey
The study followed more than 2300 men and women for 5 years and found different patterns of depression symptoms between the genders.
Physical Activity Less Connected to Lifespan for Women Than Men
January 26th 2019

Physical Activity Less Connected to Lifespan for Women Than Men

Mary Caffrey
The study counted all kinds of activity, including walking to work, repairs around the house, and, of course, sports.
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January 22nd 2019

Delaying Newborn Baths Boosts Breastfeeding, Study Finds

Mary Caffrey
A nurse at the Cleveland Clinic launched the initiative after mothers asked to delay their newborns' baths to increase their ability to take to nursing.
African American Women Are at a Disadvantage in Preventing Breast Cancer
January 16th 2019

African American Women Are at a Disadvantage in Preventing Breast Cancer

Kelly Davio
Breast cancer risk estimation models identify women who are at high risk based on a variety of factors, and women who are identified as being at high risk may be able to reduce their chance of breast cancer through preventative measures such as prophylactic surgeries or chemoprevention medications. However, uptake of these preventative treatments varies among racial groups, new research from The Ohio State University finds that racial disparities in healthcare are to blame.
Blocking Cell Signals Points to Possible Treatment for Osteoporosis
January 14th 2019

Blocking Cell Signals Points to Possible Treatment for Osteoporosis

Mary Caffrey
Authors noted that because experiments are typically done only on male mice, this brain signaling pathway controlling bone growth had never been discovered.
Understanding Why Women With Obesity Don't Breastfeed
January 12th 2019

Understanding Why Women With Obesity Don't Breastfeed

Mary Caffrey
Rather than offer support, physicians often reinforced the women's feeling of not being in control of their decisions, according to a study looking at why obese women are less likely to start or keep breastfeeding.
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates "Unacceptably Low," Researchers Find
January 10th 2019

Cervical Cancer Screening Rates "Unacceptably Low," Researchers Find

Jaime Rosenberg
Less than two-thirds of women aged 30 to 65 years were up to date with cervical cancer screenings in 2016. The percentage was even lower for women aged 21 to 29, with just over half up to date on screenings.
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